Bryan Steicher
Bryan Steicher died at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Alameda County, California, in June 2014. His mother and daughter have sued the county, the sheriff and the medical contractor Corizon for wrongful death. The lawsuit says he died after repeated requests for his sleep apnea machine were denied. The defendants deny that he made repeated requests and deny the other allegations.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). His mother and daughter's wrongful death lawsuit says he died after repeated requests for his sleep apnea machine were denied, while the defendants deny he made repeated requests and deny the other allegations.
Reported by: lawsuit brought by his mother and daughter.
Lawsuit: His mother and daughter sued Alameda County, the sheriff and Corizon for wrongful death, alleging he died at Santa Rita Jail in June 2014 after repeated requests for his sleep apnea machine were denied; the defendants deny the allegations.